{"id":28050,"date":"2025-11-07T21:08:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T21:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/28050\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T21:08:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T21:08:07","slug":"map-free-food-and-meals-in-philadelphia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/28050\/","title":{"rendered":"MAP: Free food and meals in Philadelphia"},"content":{"rendered":"

President Donald Trump\u2019s administration asked a federal appeals court on Friday<\/a> to block an order requiring full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments to be paid to states today. <\/p>\n

On Thursday, a federal judge ordered Trump\u2019s administration to deliver November\u2019s SNAP payments. More than 42 million Americans relied on federal food stamps January through August during fiscal year 2025, according to the U.S Department of Agriculture.<\/a><\/p>\n

U.S. District Judge John McConnell, who issued Thursday\u2019s order, was one of two federal judges who ruled last week that the Trump administration is required to fund SNAP through the government shutdown.<\/p>\n

Nearly 2 million people in Pennsylvania rely on federal food stamps<\/a>, including around 472,000 Philly residents.<\/p>\n

This week, Mayor Cherelle Parker announced a citywide \u201cOne Philly SNAP Support Plan,\u201d <\/a>which she said is a $14 million \u201ccoordinated intergovernmental, public\/private partnership response\u201d to fund food distribution efforts as well as rent and utility assistance. Philly-based businesses such as Aramark and GIANT Company have also donated fresh produce to some Philly schools<\/a>. <\/p>\n

However, Parker acknowledged in a statement the city \u201ccannot fully replace the SNAP funds in limbo,\u201d and the ongoing budget impasses at both the state and federal level are \u201ccreating a significant cash management challenge\u201d for the city.<\/p>\n

Below is a map of food pantries and other places offering free food and meals to students and families in Philadelphia. Each location has a phone number listed if you would like to contact them about donations or volunteering.<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t see the map, there is also a list of the locations offering free food below it.<\/p>\n

Please call the locations beforehand to make sure they are open.<\/p>\n

Where to get free food in PhiladelphiaMercy Neighborhood Ministries<\/p>\n

1939 W. Venango St.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19140<\/p>\n

215-222-4393<\/p>\n

Food distribution program <\/p>\n

Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

We Love To Give and Beloved St. John<\/p>\n

4541 N. Broad St.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19140<\/p>\n

267-433-2227<\/p>\n

Grocery distribution<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 8 <\/p>\n

Noon\u20132 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 22 <\/p>\n

Noon\u20132 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Dec. 13 <\/p>\n

Noon\u20132 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Dec. 27 <\/p>\n

Noon\u20132 p.m.<\/p>\n

TCRC Community Healing Center food distribution sites<\/p>\n

215-791-0645<\/p>\n

First African Baptist Church<\/p>\n

6700 Lansdowne Ave. <\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19151<\/p>\n

Second and fourth Mondays of the month<\/p>\n

9 a.m.\u20131 p.m.<\/p>\n

Nazarene Baptist Church<\/p>\n

3981 Nice St. <\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19140<\/p>\n

Wednesdays<\/p>\n

10 a.m.\u20131 p.m.<\/p>\n

Community members can also get clothing, diapers, toys, and school supplies.<\/p>\n

Northeast Baptist Church<\/p>\n

4744 Tackawanna St.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19124<\/p>\n

Wednesdays<\/p>\n

Noon\u20133 p.m.<\/p>\n

Faith Assemblies of God Church<\/p>\n

1926 Margaret St. <\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19124<\/p>\n

Thursdays<\/p>\n

10.a.m\u20131 p.m.<\/p>\n

Temple University Community Garden Field<\/p>\n

Northeast corner of Broad and Diamond Streets<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19122<\/p>\n

First and third Fridays of the month<\/p>\n

10.a.m\u20131 p.m.<\/p>\n

Ujima Friends Peace Center<\/p>\n

1701 Lehigh Ave.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19132<\/p>\n

First and third Saturdays of the month<\/p>\n

9 a.m.\u2013noon<\/p>\n

Germantown Friends Meeting<\/p>\n

47 W. Coulter St.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19144<\/p>\n

Every third Sunday of the month<\/p>\n

Noon\u20133 p.m.<\/p>\n

Community members can also get clothing and books.<\/p>\n

People\u2019s Emergency Center<\/p>\n

325 N. 39th St.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19104<\/p>\n

267-777-5880 (main office)<\/p>\n

267-777-5477 (community resource hotline)<\/p>\n

Food cupboard<\/p>\n

Saturdays<\/p>\n

10:30 a.m.\u20131:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

A photo ID is required to receive food. Food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are asked to come just once a month.<\/p>\n

Prevention Point Philadelphia<\/p>\n

2913-2915 Kensington Ave. (corner of Kensington Avenue and Monmouth Street)<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19134<\/p>\n

215-634-5272<\/p>\n

Snacks and sandwiches<\/p>\n

Monday\u2013Friday<\/p>\n

Breakfast<\/p>\n

Tuesdays<\/p>\n

10 a.m.<\/p>\n

Hot lunch<\/p>\n

Wednesdays <\/p>\n

Noon\u20132 p.m.<\/p>\n

Community night<\/p>\n

First Thursdays of the month<\/p>\n

5\u20138 p.m.<\/p>\n

First Redemption Evangelical Church<\/p>\n

4400 N. Broad St.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19140<\/p>\n

215-324-3775<\/p>\n

Food pantry<\/p>\n

Thursdays<\/p>\n

10:30 a.m.\u20131:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as supplies last.<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia<\/p>\n

Free pop-up produce markets<\/p>\n

Pediatric Primary Care, Cobbs Creek<\/p>\n

225 Cobbs Creek Parkway<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19139<\/p>\n

215-476-2223<\/p>\n

Wednesdays<\/p>\n

9 a.m.\u2013noon<\/p>\n

Karabots Pediatric Primary Care Center, West Philadelphia<\/p>\n

4865 Market St.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19139<\/p>\n

267-425-9800<\/p>\n

Thursdays<\/p>\n

9 a.m.\u2013noon <\/p>\n

Mighty Writers food distribution<\/p>\n

There may be longer lines at some locations. Some recipients may have to fill out registration forms and\/or show identification. The organization does not require proof of U.S. citizenship.<\/p>\n

Mighty Writers West<\/p>\n

35th and Fairmount<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19104<\/p>\n

215-387-1066<\/p>\n

Monday\u2013Friday<\/p>\n

11:30 a.m.\u20131:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Mighty Writers El Futuro<\/p>\n

1025 S. Ninth St.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19147<\/p>\n

215-602-0236<\/p>\n

Tuesday\u2013Friday<\/p>\n

Noon\u20131:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Mighty Writers North<\/p>\n

23rd and Seybert<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19121<\/p>\n

610-263-5379<\/p>\n

Tuesdays and Thursdays<\/p>\n

Noon\u20131:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Lucien E. Blackwell Community Center<\/p>\n

761 N. 47th St. <\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19139<\/p>\n

Tuesdays<\/p>\n

2\u20133 p.m.<\/p>\n

First and third Wednesdays of the month<\/p>\n

2\u20133 p.m.<\/p>\n

John Street Community Center<\/p>\n

1100 Poplar St.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA <\/p>\n

Thursdays<\/p>\n

1:45\u20132:45 p.m.<\/p>\n

Broad Street Love<\/p>\n

315 S. Broad St.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19107<\/p>\n

215-735-4847<\/p>\n

Lunch<\/p>\n

Monday\u2013Friday<\/p>\n

11:30 a.m.\u20131:15 pm.<\/p>\n

St. Francis Inn<\/p>\n

2441 Kensington Ave.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA 19125<\/p>\n

215-423-5845<\/p>\n

Seated meals<\/p>\n

Monday\u2013Thursday<\/p>\n

4:30\u20136 p.m.<\/p>\n

Friday\u2013Sunday<\/p>\n

11:30 a.m.\u20131 p.m.<\/p>\n

Takeaway breakfast<\/p>\n

Tuesday\u2013Wednesday<\/p>\n

10\u201311 a.m.<\/p>\n

Can\u2019t find what you need on this list? Find more food services in the Philadelphia area by visiting this list from ShelterBridge<\/a>, this spreadsheet of resources<\/a> supporting SNAP recipients in the Philly area, the City of Philadelphia\u2019s food and meal finder<\/a>, Philabundance\u2019s food map<\/a>, or the Share Food Program\u2019s map.<\/a> <\/p>\n

Susan Gonzalez is Chalkbeat\u2019s editor for social media and platforms. If you know of any food resources or news tips that might be helpful to students and families in Philadelphia, send her an email at sgonzalez@chalkbeat.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Carly Sitrin is the bureau chief for Chalkbeat Philadelphia. Contact Carly at csitrin@chalkbeat.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"President Donald Trump\u2019s administration asked a federal appeals court on Friday to block an order requiring full Supplemental…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":28051,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[7623,1957,1510,5722,8429,539,28,69,71,70,18263,7625,5686,521,4610,18262],"class_list":["post-28050","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-philadelphia","tag-chalkbeat","tag-families","tag-family","tag-food-pantry","tag-free","tag-pa","tag-pennsylvania","tag-philadelphia","tag-philadelphia-headlines","tag-philadelphia-news","tag-philadelphia-public-school-district","tag-philly","tag-produce","tag-school","tag-snap","tag-vare-washington-elementary-school-in-philadelphia"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28050","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28050"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28050\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28051"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28050"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28050"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28050"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}